Press and student conflict at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (may-september 1986): the case of El Heraldo de San Luis Potosí

Abstract

This article critically examines the press's role as both a primary resource for investigating student mobilizations and an active participant in shaping pu­blic perception of these events. The analysis focuses on the in-depth study of a student conflict at the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí (UASLP) spanning from May to September 1986, drawing insights from the content of El Heraldo de San Luis Potosí. The findings underscore the pivotal role of the newspaper as a key source for comprehending the dynamics of this mobiliza­tion. Moreover, it highlights the newspaper's dual role as an independent actor in the conflict, simultaneously framing institutional occurrences to serve as a focal point for critique aimed at government authorities.